Explore the Family Name Penhollow
The meaning of Penhollow
Cornish: habitational name from Penhallow in Roseland, Cornwall. History: Samuel Penhollow (1665–1726) of St. Mabyn, Cornwall, England, landed at Charlestown, MA, in 1686. He went on to become a leading figure in the colonial history of NH. In August 1699 he was appointed a Justice of the Peace in Portsmouth, NH; the following month he was elected speaker of the NH Assembly, and in December he was appointed treasurer of the Colony, a post which he held until his death.
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How common is the last name Penhollow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Penhollow has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,397th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 57,516th position, reflecting an improvement of 1.51%. The count of individuals with this last name also grew from 325 to 354 during this decade, a rise of nearly 9%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #57,516 | 1.51% |
| Count | 325 | 354 | 8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penhollow
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were negligible changes for the Penhollow surname between 2000 and 2010. In both years, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The overwhelming majority, over 95%, identified as White in each census year, although there was a slight decrease of 2.14% in this group by 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.54% of those with the Penhollow surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 95.76% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |